Time Marches On

The cat and I inspected the new oven Jerry got installed. For all his worry, it went in pretty easy (easy for me to say since I didn't do it) and it looks great. He is now on "kitchen hold" awaiting the counter tops and sink. Last we heard, they are still installing tomorrow. Since I'm a "expect the worst - be thankful for anything better" person, I've already thought of the holes in the wrong places, or wrong size, something gets broken, etc.

The stone place called to make sure I realized soapstone (and especially the slabs I picked out) had scratches and nicks as a part of it's natural state. I did and that is part of the charm for me. I could sand and oil them away but then it wouldn't be the color or pattern I prefer. Since these slabs had very pronounced pattern, I'm hoping they made the most of it and it will show up well. I finally had to "assume" they were the professionals and do this all the time and will be just what I want - unless (fill in the blanks of a worrier.)

Had lunch yesterday and today with two friends. If I continue to eat at the B.H. Bakery, I'll not make any headway on winter pudge. Was good to keep in touch. It's easy to let days slip into weeks and then months and years without seeing friends and keeping in their life.

Trent, Sue and I went to the calling hours for Emmy Hawkins. Trent and Sue spent most of their childhood across the street from the Hawkins. It was a close neighborhood and great for young families. Although it was sad to loose a wonderful friend like Emma, it was also great to see all her family again and do a little catching up. All of us were instantly transported to another time with the ever so kind "you haven't changed a bit" being thrown around and then laughing. I'm thankful for people, like Em, who were so good and such a good example. Good friends certainly are the mortar of our lives that hold us together as we travel through life.

Trent and Sue went with me to supper and it was nice to have quiet time to just visit and catch up. Kate is really excelling in school and has gone out for track. Max is doing well in school and is playing baseball, as always a great athlete. Trent's back was hurting by the time we finished so took him home and then Sue wanted to stop by Ian's to catch up there, too. Was good to visit with Marla and Ian and Gracie entertained. Kane and Don have both gone out for track. Don has already done really well. Got a picture of Kane that I'll post next time.